I'm wanting to repace the rear pads and rotors on my 2003 X-Type 3.0 litre AWD and I live in Phoenix, AZ. Untied States. Is there anything special required to do this ? I have done brakes before but only on American cars, Mercury, Chevrolet etc...Currently the rears are "squeeking" sound like wear indicators.

Any help would be appriciated !

Thank you,

nascardad

 

nascardad88, if you can do the brakes on the other brands, then you can do the brakes on this vehicle. The only "catch" that you may run into is that the pistons require you to push in on the piston as you also turn them. One side will need to be turned clockwise to push it in, the other side will need to be turned counter clockwise. As you start turning the piston, you will be able to see it either sinking in or rising up. It is possible that if you don't open the bleed port on the caliper, you will be pushing with all your might and the piston will just spin in circles (won't go in, but won't go out either). You are turning it in the right direction, but the brake fluid is preventing the piston from going in.

I also recommend using a product that generically is called "pad glue". It costs about $5 for a bottle and a bottle will last you for about 50 pad changes. You apply this glue to the back side of the pad (between the pad and where the pad touches the caliper). This stuff prevents the pad from rattling and will ensure you get quiet brakes the first time. The only thing I recommend you do is to apply the glue, place the pads in place, loosely put the caliper in place and then step on the brakes until you squeeze out the extra pad glue. This will ensure that your pads are properly seated and you are not going to wear the pad at some funny angle. Do not forget to put some between the pad and the piston too.